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Constitutional Political Economy
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Constitutional Political Economy

1043-4062

Published by: Springer

https://www.springer.com/journal/10602

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Political Science 182 8 12 6
Economics and Finance 635 5 7 2

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 14
Documents by Best Scientists*: 19
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 1
SCIMAGO H-index: 34
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.376
Impact Factor: N/A

Overview

Top Research Topics at Constitutional Political Economy?

Constitutional Political Economy aims to foster the development of research in Constitutional law, Law, Politics, Law and economics and Political economy. Constitutional Political Economy is focused mainly on Constitutional law, particularly Constitutional economics. Topics in Law were tackled in line with various other fields like Argument and Positive economics.

In it, Economic system, State (polity) and Public administration are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Politics research. The journal explores research in Law and economics and the adjacent study of Federalism. The Democracy study featured in it draws connections with the study of Power (social and political).

  • Constitutional law (79.12%)
  • Law (30.26%)
  • Politics (26.63%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • The domain of constitutional economics (288 citations)
  • Tax Morale, Rule-Governed Behaviour and Trust (193 citations)
  • Why incoherent preferences do not justify paternalism (133 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Constitutional Political Economy:

The most cited publications cover a variety of subjects, including Constitutional law, Law, Positive economics, Law and economics and Politics. The journal publications explore Constitutional law concepts, specifically Constitutional economics but expand to research in Perspective (graphical). The studies on Law discussed at the published papers can also contribute to research in the domains of Simple (philosophy) and Methodological individualism.

What topics the last edition of the journal is best known for?

  • Law
  • World War II
  • Politics

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The concepts of Constitutional law, Politics, Political economy, Democracy and Law and economics are tackled in Constitutional Political Economy. Positive economics, Corporate governance, Accountability, State (polity) and Economic Justice are some topics wherein Constitutional law research discussed in it have an impact. The research on Politics featured in Constitutional Political Economy combines topics in other fields like Government, Public economics and Incentive.

The concepts on Political economy presented in it can also apply to other research fields, including Competition (economics), Autocracy, Sovereignty, Voting and Parliament. The Democracy research presented falls under the domain of Law. Law and economics research featured in the journal incorporates concerns from various other topics such as Judicial independence, Path dependence and Liberal democracy.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Power sharing at the local level: evidence on opting-in for non-citizen voting rights (5 citations)
  • The political economy of feudalism in medieval Europe (4 citations)
  • Transitional justice and authoritarian backsliding (4 citations)

Papers citation over time

A key indicator for each journal is its effectiveness in reaching other researchers with the papers published at that venue.

The chart below presents the interquartile range (first quartile 25%, median 50% and third quartile 75%) of the number of citations of articles over time.

The top authors publishing in Constitutional Political Economy (based on the number of publications) are:

  • James M. Buchanan (11 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Richard E. Wagner (10 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Geoffrey Brennan (9 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Viktor Vanberg (9 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Dennis C. Mueller (9 papers) absent at the last edition.

The overall trend for top authors publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top authors.

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in Constitutional Political Economy (based on the number of publications) are:

  • George Mason University (52 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • West Virginia University (14 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Florida State University (11 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Max Planck Society (10 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Australian National University (10 papers) absent at the last edition.

The overall trend for top affiliations publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top affiliations.

Publication chance based on affiliation

The publication chance index shows the ratio of articles published by the best research institutions in the journal edition to all articles published within that journal. The best research institutions were selected based on the largest number of articles published during all editions of the journal.

The chart below presents the percentage ratio of articles from top institutions (based on their ranking of total papers).Top affiliations were grouped by their rank into the following tiers: top 1-10, top 11-20, top 21-50, and top 51+. Only articles with a recognized affiliation are considered.

During the most recent 2021 edition, 10.81% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 12.12% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 18.18% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 18.18% of all publications and 51.52% were from other institutions.

Returning Authors Index

A very common phenomenon observed among researchers publishing scientific articles is the intentional selection of journals they have already attended in the past. In particular, it is worth analyzing the case when the authors participate in the same journal from year to year.

The Returning Authors Index presented below illustrates the ratio of authors who participated in both a given as well as the previous edition of the journal in relation to all participants in a given year.

Returning Institution Index

The graph below shows the Returning Institution Index, illustrating the ratio of institutions that participated in both a given and the previous edition of the conference in relation to all affiliations present in a given year.

The experience to innovation index

Our experience to innovation index was created to show a cross-section of the experience level of authors publishing in a journal. The index includes the authors publishing at the last edition of a journal, grouped by total number of publications throughout their academic career (P) and the total number of citations of these publications ever received (C).

The group intervals were selected empirically to best show the diversity of the authors' experiences, their labels were selected as a convenience, not as judgment. The authors were divided into the following groups:

  • Novice - P < 5 or C < 25 (the number of publications less than 5 or the number of citations less than 25),
  • Competent - P < 10 or C < 100 (the number of publications less than 10 or the number of citations less than 100),
  • Experienced - P < 25 or C < 625 (the number of publications less than 25 or the number of citations less than 625),
  • Master - P < 50 or C < 2500 (the number of publications less than 50 or the number of citations less than 2500),
  • Star - P ≥ 50 and C ≥ 2500 (both the number of publications greater than 50 and the number of citations greater than 2500).

The chart below illustrates experience levels of first authors in cases of publications with multiple authors.

Career Prospects in Constitutional Political Economy

Now that we have explored the various research topics, highly cited papers, and the specifics of publishing in the Constitutional Political Economy journal, it's also essential to discuss the prospective career paths affiliated with this field. Opportunities abound in academia, government agencies, legal firms, and public policy organizations. A research career in this field may require advanced degrees and specific training.

For example, a career as a librarian specializing in constitutional political economy could involve managing collections and databases related to law, politics, and economics. This specialized career path might entail acquiring targeted skills and knowledge. If you're interested, refer to this guide on how to become a librarian in Alaska, which offers valuable insights into the required educational backgrounds and other prerequisites for this profession.

Other career opportunities vary widely, ranging from constitutional lawyers to policy analysts, each providing its unique blend of challenges and rewards. Jobs in this field often involve analyzing laws, economic policies, political structures, and more.

Regardless of the career path chosen, the cornerstone of success typically lies in a robust understanding of constitutional law, economics, and politics. A firm foundation in these areas could help prospective professionals navigate the complex and often intersective landscape of Constitutional Political Economy.

Top Publications

  • Governance by true believers: supreme duties with and without totalitarianism

    (2020)
    22 Citations
  • Feuding, arbitration, and the emergence of an independent judiciary

    Benjamin Broman;Georg Vanberg

    (2021)
    20 Citations
  • Power sharing at the local level: evidence on opting-in for non-citizen voting rights

    Alois Stutzer;Michaela Slotwinski

    (2021)
    18 Citations
  • Constitutional power concentration and corruption: evidence from Latin America and the Caribbean

    Andrea Sáenz de Viteri Vázquez;Christian Bjørnskov;Christian Bjørnskov

    (2020)
    13 Citations
  • Economic elites and the constitutional design of sharing political power

    (2021)
    10 Citations
  • Readership and citations as alternative measures of impact

    (2021)
    6 Citations
  • Term-limit evasions and the non-compliance cycle

    Zachary Elkins

    (2021)
    6 Citations

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